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Verified Credentials Dec 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM
On September 30, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring most employers in California to implement a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024. California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Act, or SB553, is the first in the nation to apply to employers across industries, with few exceptions.
The new law aims to protect workers from the threat of workplace violence. This can include but is not exclusive to physical assaults, threats, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behaviors. The substantive requirements are very similar to the workplace violence prevention standard that Cal/OSHA adopted in October 2016, which applies exclusively to healthcare employers.
This new law requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan as part of their Injury and Illness Prevention Plans. The plan should include, among other things, the following elements:
In addition to the workplace violence prevention plan, employers must also keep the following records and produce them to Cal/OSHA upon request:
To read the complete list of employer requirements and records, take a closer look here.
This new law aims to reduce the incidence and impact of workplace violence in California by requiring employers to implement a comprehensive and proactive workplace violence prevention plan. Employers in California and those with any business operations or employees in the state should work with their legal teams to understand how this may impact them. Likewise, they may want to consult an attorney before making changes.
The law is the first statewide general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirement in the United States, likely setting a blueprint for other states and jurisdictions to follow. Being the first of its kind, certain details are still not clear. Verified Credentials will monitor this new law for updates on enforcement and implementation.
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